Local libraries in and around Alpharetta are some of the best places to take your children for FREE events throughout the year as well as to check out reading books! Below are great events for kids from pre-school through high school. Check to see if there is an RSVP or first come first serve on…
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Valentine’s Day: History, Craft Ideas and More
Valentine’s Day or Feast of Saint Valentine is observed every February 14th fixed by the Western Christian Churches. When I think of Valentine’s Day, I think of love, friendship, roses, chocolate, jewelry, cards and kids crafts. As a young girl, I remember taking a red plastic basket to school to exchange Valentine cards. My parents…
Family Memory Making Over the Holidays
The holidays offer that special time of the year to celebrate or create family traditions and memories that last a lifetime. Memories can be made by simple gestures or going to an annual event, baking, decorating together, making crafts and homemade gifts to so much more. A family memory that always brings a smile to…
Ice Skating Around and About Alpharetta
Create and capture fun, memorable moments with your family at ice skating rinks around and about Alpharetta. AlpharettaMoms.Org keeps you in the know with our list of rinks to take the family and friends. We may be in the South but there is no shortage of ice rinks for winter fun!! Two new rinks this…
Experience Stone Mountain Christmas and Snow Mountain this Holiday Season
Stone Mountain Christmas is open and we highly recommend you add this to your bucket list of holiday family traditions! Georgia’s most visited attraction is the biggest place in Atlanta to experience both the joy of Christmas and tons of fresh snow. New Christmas parade, all new Dare Devil Plunge debuted Nov. 16 Stone Mountain…
2019 Christmas Tree Lightings Around and About Alpharetta
This time of year is full of annual Holiday traditions including tree lightings, Santa sightings, shopping and so much more! AlpharettaMoms has your list of local tree lightings which include fun family festivities! Happy Holidays! Johns Creek Christmas Tree and Dreidel Lighting Thursday, December 5 The jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus, makes an early…
A Blissful Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, so AMO thought we would put together some tips so that you are looking forward to Thanksgiving rather than possibly dreading it. Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks, cook great food and spend precious time with either family and/or friends. Feelings of anxiety and stress might…
2019 Fall Festivals and Arts/Craft Fairs Around and About Alpharetta
Fall brings lots Festivals and Arts/Craft shows to Alpharettta and surrounding cities! Take the family out for activities, food, entertainment and to check out local business’ goodies! RUMC Christmas Gift & Craft Show Dec 5, 6 & 7 Roswell United Methodist Church Thurs Dec 5 6-8pm Fri Dec 6 9:30 a.m -6pm Sat Dec 7…
Awesome Pumpkin Patches Around and About Alpharetta
FALL and Pumpkins go hand in hand!! It seems summer went by so fast and before we know it the Holidays will be here. But for now we have plenty of time to savor all the things that make the Fall season so special. Whether it is driving to North Georgia to see the changing…
Apple Pickin’ on Apple Orchard Alley and Beyond
I love everything about the Fall in the North Georgia Mountains. Fall brings autumn foliage, apple pickin’ and festivals that compliment the beautiful mountain views. These gorgeous mountain towns such as Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Blairsville, Murphy and Helen offer apple/seasonal fruit picking, horseback riding, boating, hiking, fishing, rodeos, tubing, festivals and so much more! Ellijay…
Corn Mazes Around and About Alpharetta
Corn mazes are a fall tradition for many families in the Atlanta area. Corn mazes usually have a unique design to explore and follow (or get lost in) the many trails! Some even have haunted mazes for the teens! Here is the list we have compiled for some not too far away mazes to visit…
4th of July Activities Around and About Alpharetta
AlpharettaMoms.Org has your list of fun things to do on the 4th of July around and about Alpharetta! Plan to get your picnic baskets and tablecloths ready for fun gatherings to watch the fireworks! Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of…
Blueberry Picking Spots Plus Delicious Recipes
July is a fun month for Blueberry picking at farms throughout Georgia. Below are several farms that offer U-picks where you can bring the family and pick your own blueberries. “Studies show that blueberries may reduce belly fat and risk of cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. According to WomensFitness.net, “Blueberries have the highest antioxidant level…
2019 Summer Outdoor Concerts Around and About Alpharetta
Summer 2019 is upon us which brings weekends full of live music in many of the quaint downtown cities around Atlanta. Grab a blanket and pack a picnic or visit food trucks while you take your significant other or family/friends to listen to amazing outdoor concerts! Most concerts listed below are free to attend. SUMMERTIME…
2019 Free Outdoor Movies Around and About Alpharetta
Summertime in Alpharetta and surrounding cities brings outdoor fun and FREE movies! Pre-released movies are played at many family-friendly parks and offer opportunities for families to enjoy an evening under the stars! Click HERE for tips to prepare from Southern Outdoor Cinema before you go to an outdoor movie. Southern Outdoor Cinema is a large…
